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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,360.06, 389,839.23 and 175,044.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,360.06, 389,839.23 and 175,044.78 is: 241,674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,360.06 : 389,839.23 = 175,044.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,360.06/389,839.23 = 175,044.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,360.06x = 389,839.23 × 175,044.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,360.06x = 68,239,322,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,239,322,250.72/282,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,674.84

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